Turning Pens and Desk Accessories

Fifty years ago, the fountain pen was an expensive, and very personal, prized possession. Once deposed by mass produced ball points, the fountain pen is making an elegant return through the wood turners art. Michael Cripps takes the reader through every step necessary to create elegant pens (fountain and ball point alike) with turned hardwood outer surfaces in a variety of shapes and sizes. Each step is illustrated from the turners perspective with detailed color photographs. Additional instructions are provided for creating desk accessories including letter openers and magnifying glasses with beautiful hardwood handles. Ladies' pens and perfume applicators round out the text. A gallery provides a view of the finished products. This book is wonderful for turners of all skill levels.

Summary

A complete guide to turning your own hardwood pens, letter openers, and more on the lathe.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Cripps, Mike Cripps
• Assisted by: Jeffrey B. Snyder (Photographs)
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.1996
• EAN: 9780764300516
• ISBN: 978-0-7643-0051-6
• Dimensions: 222 mm x 279 mm x 6 mm
• Series: Schiffer Book for Woodworkers; Schiffer Book for Woodworkers
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Creative design; Humanities, art, music > Art > Plastic arts